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Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 BTEC Certificate in ESports Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over one year.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Some learners may be entitled to fee remission, so contact the centre to find out where you stand.

The course covers esports games, teams and tournaments, how to set up an esports organisation, streaming, and event planning. You'll build communication and teamwork skills valued across the industry. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate in ESports.

Who this course is for

The esports industry is a fast-growing global industry. Esports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. The BTEC Level 2 in Esports are for post-16 learners who want to specialise in a specific occupation, occupational area or technical role. Developed in close conjunction with leading employers, the BTEC Level 2 in Esports develops transferable workplace skills, such as good communication and the ability to work in a team, which employers have identified as essential for gaining employment in the sector and for progression once the learner is working.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, one being in English or Maths OR Level 1 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, plus an ability to operate at Level 1 in either English or Maths. Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications and/or relevant work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how esports games, teams and tournaments are structured and run.
  • You'll learn how to establish and manage an esports organisation.
  • You'll develop streaming skills for esports content and broadcast.
  • You'll plan and prepare for an esports event.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills relevant to the sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Main Campus. Learning is based on units covering the core areas of the esports industry. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete practical tasks and projects that reflect real industry activity.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces esports video, streaming and social content.
  • Esports event coordinator, helps plan and run competitive gaming events.
  • Esports team manager, supports player scheduling and team operations.
  • Streaming assistant, manages live broadcast and audience engagement.
  • Social media coordinator, runs channels for an esports brand or team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into the industry or move toward higher education.
  • Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport, broadens your options if you want to explore sport and active leisure alongside esports.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Digital Media or Creative Media, useful if content creation is your main focus.
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